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May 15, 2020
Statement on the Strategic National Stockpile Executive Order
Premier applauds today’s announcement augmenting the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) for future pandemics.
May 14, 2020
Premier Urges Action by CMS to Keep ACOs Invested in Value-based Care Model
By Blair Childs, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Today, Premier joined eight other healthcare organizations in urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
May 12, 2020
Premier Asks CMS to Lift Barriers to Audio-Only Telehealth
Premier and other healthcare provider organizations urge CMS to ensure patients who face barriers accessing video-enabled telehealth can safely receive care through audio-only encounters.
May 07, 2020
Premier Seeks Liability Protections for Good Faith Efforts to Treat COVID-19
Premier joined other national hospital organizations in pressing Congress to adopt legislation that provides healthcare professionals and facilities civil liability immunity.
May 01, 2020
Premier Urges CMS to Ensure Continued Movement to Value Amid COVID-19
We've recommended ways CMS can provide alternative payment models much-needed financial stability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 30, 2020
Statement on CMS Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program in Light of the Pandemic
Giving ACOs the option to maintain their current level of risk for an additional year and to extend expiring agreements is critical.
April 23, 2020
Premier Calls for Improvements to Provider COVID-19 Funds
Premier joins hospital organizations in urging improvements to the Accelerated and Advance Payment program.
April 17, 2020
Premier Calls on HHS and Congress to Bolster Healthcare Provider Readiness to Respond to COVID-19
Premier urged HHS and Congress to provide additional relief hospitals and other providers need as they continue to respond to COVID-19.
April 14, 2020
Premier Statement on the Creation of the Dynamic Ventilator Reserve
This program will provide life-saving equipment to hot spots that need surge supplies in order to provide appropriate care to COVID-19 patients.
April 10, 2020
Premier Recommends Actions to Create a More Competitive Biosimilars Marketplace
Premier called on the FDA to take steps to strengthen payor adoption of biosimilars.
April 07, 2020
Statement on HHS Report About Hospital Experiences Responding to COVID-19
Today’s HHS OIG report exemplifies the dire situation in hospitals that Premier has been highlighting for several weeks.
March 28, 2020
Statement on CMS’ Expansion of its Payment Program During COVID-19
Premier applauds CMS for taking action to expand the accelerated and advanced payment program and giving healthcare providers an avenue to receive Medicare payment immediately.
March 27, 2020
Premier Applauds Third Bipartisan Congressional COVID-19 Emergency Stimulus Package
The bill provides a critical infusion of funding for the healthcare system to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 27, 2020
Premier Calls for Relief and Flexibility for Alternative Payment Models During the Pandemic
Premier and APG sent a letter to CMS recommending adjustments to APMs to provide relief and additional flexibility to payment and delivery service models during...
March 26, 2020
Premier Urges CMS to Immediately Begin Making Periodic Interim Payments
Providers are facing severe financial difficulties as they are provide care for those infected with COVID-19 and for those with other conditions.
March 24, 2020
Premier Recommends Actions CMS Can Take to Ensure Long-Term Care Pharmacy and Infusion Services are
Our recommendations for CMS to address challenges that long-term care pharmacy and infusion pharmacy providers are facing during COVID-19.
March 24, 2020
Premier and America’s Physician Groups Call for CMS to Remove Impediments to Telehealth During COVID-19 Emergency
Premier and APG sent a letter thanking CMS for taking action to improve patient access to telehealth services during COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Premier Urges Swift Action to Address Vulnerabilities for Providers
Premier applauded the coordinated action Congressional leaders are taking to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
Statement on Executive Order Prioritizing Health and Medical Resources for COVID-19
These steps help ensure our health system's readiness by placing equal urgency on all medical supplies, resources and services.
March 17, 2020
Premier and America’s Physician Groups Ask for HHS Guidance and Mitigation Policies for Value-Based Care Models During Coronavirus Outbreak
Given the circumstances of COVID-19, Premier and America’s Physician Groups encourage HHS to ensure policies are in place for providers in value-based programs.
March 12, 2020
Premier Statement on the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act
Premier calls on Congress to pass the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act.
